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Allowed18 October 20213276544

159 St. Albans Road, Sandridge, St. Albans, AL4 9LN

Planning appeal 3276544 at 159 St. Albans Road, Sandridge, St. Albans, AL4 9LN (St Albans City Council) was allowed on 18 October 2021 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of no. 157 St Albans Road with regard to light.

Proposed two storey side and rear extension

Authority
St Albans City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Hall C
Postcode
AL4 9LN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of no. 157 St Albans Road with regard to light

What decided it

The loss of light to the neighbouring property would be limited in extent and timing, with the kitchen having alternative light sources, such that it would not result in material harm to living conditions.

The limited harm to daylight and sunlight at the neighbouring property was outweighed by the acceptability of the extension proposal in accordance with local plan policy and NPPF guidance on safe and healthy living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 72 of the St Albans District Local Plan Review 1994

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